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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
RM195
RM220 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Viajero San José Hostel
A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.
A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a sofa, chairs, and a table.
A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.
A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.

2. Hotel Grano de Oro

Hotel Grano de Oro
San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Kendra
RM647
RM731 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hotel Grano de Oro
A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.
A bright yellow interior with mirrored walls, blue hanging lights, and a tiled floor.
A hallway with a patterned floor, a bench, and artwork on the walls.
A staircase with blue railings leading to a second floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small water feature.

3. Hotel Casa 69

Hotel Casa 69
La California, 1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Luca
RM234
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Casa 69
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.
A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Carmen, 0.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
RAHUL
RM294
RM332 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
A reception area with a marble floor, three reception desks, and a wall with the hotel's name and establishment year.
A modern bar area with a patterned floor, seating arrangements, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
The Gran Hotel Costa Rica facade with a central entrance, balconies, and arched windows.

5. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Catedral, < 0.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United Kingdom
Mohua
RM494
RM558 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a fish tank.
A modern office space with cubicles, a large chalkboard with colorful drawings, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and cushions, surrounded by potted plants and a small table with decorative items.
A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Eco Stay CR

Eco Stay CR
Catedral, 1.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura
Canada
Eassa
RM170
RM192 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Eco Stay CR
A modern living room with a large window, a piano, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern gym with large windows, exercise equipment, and a view of palm trees and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining table, and chairs.
A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

7. BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Barrio Escalante, 1.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Evelyn
RM247
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.
A narrow hallway with a teal door leading to a room with a brick wall, a hanging light fixture, and a hammock chair.
A room with a blue brick wall, a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and plants.
A hallway with a staircase leading to a room with a view of the outside.

8. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
Chinatown, 0.6 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Barry
RM102
RM188 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Lolas Hostal
A modern house with a garden featuring a pond, stepping stones, and various plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fan, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.
A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a statue.
A dog lying on a tiled floor in a room with a staircase and potted plants.

9. Casa Jardin Del Mango

Casa Jardin Del Mango
La Sabana, 3.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
June
RM233
RM263 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Casa Jardin Del Mango
The exterior of a hotel named 'TAIRONA' with a modern entrance, glass doors, and a well-maintained garden area.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a television, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden staircase with a white wall and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

10. Apartotel Tairona

Apartotel Tairona
2.3 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Miguel
RM233
RM263 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Apartotel Tairona
An outdoor pool area with a covered seating area, a buffet station, and various plants.
A modern outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a wooden counter with a grill, and lush greenery.
A modern staircase with metal railings, a glass door leading outside, and two large floral paintings on the walls.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

11. Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
La Sabana, 2.9 km from Plaza de la Cultura
Canada
Kumail
RM367
RM415 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.
A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

12. Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente
Catedral, 0.2 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Thomas
RM172
RM194 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Presidente
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.
A narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden railing, and a door at the end.
A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.
A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

13. Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás
Carmen, 0.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Andres
RM253
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Santo Tomás
A breakfast setup with two plates of scrambled eggs and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wicker table.
A spacious lobby with a billiards table, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
An open doorway to a courtyard with a tiled floor, a small table with chairs, and a variety of plants.
A living room with a large abstract painting, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a small round table with a gold base, and a patterned rug.

14. The Victorian Hotel CR

The Victorian Hotel CR
San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Kathy
RM317
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Victorian Hotel CR

15. Ara Macao Inn

Ara Macao Inn
La California, 1 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Ronald
RM142
RM160 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Ara Macao Inn
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a view of a garden and pool through large windows.

16. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
1.1 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Tony
RM434
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A modern hotel building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Sheraton hotel.
A reception desk with two HP monitors, a wooden panel with the Marriott Bonvoy logo, and a plush toy on the right.
A modern bar area with high stools, a checkered floor, and a bar counter.

17. Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
San Bosco, 1.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Lazaro Garcia
RM481
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana
A dining table with a meal, including a plate with a grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and a side of mashed potatoes. There are also drinks and a bowl of salad on the table.
A spacious restaurant with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large central cooking area.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a large plant.

18. Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
La Sabana, 2.5 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Thomas
RM461
RM521 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a pineapple, and a white tablecloth.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a television, and a dining table with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.
A building with a sign reading "Sportsmens Lodge" and a green umbrella structure.

19. Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only

Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
0.7 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Andy
RM282
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Sportsmens Lodge - Adults Only
Two beds with white linens and floral-patterned bedspreads, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel named Soluxe El Sesto with a signboard, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a green metal staircase.
A hotel room with three beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There is a wall-mounted lamp on the right side of the room.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

20. Soluxe El Sesteo

Soluxe El Sesteo
La Sabana, 2.4 km from Plaza de la Cultura
United States
Jose
RM268
RM303 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Soluxe El Sesteo
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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de la Cultura

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.
Viajero San José Hostel
9.8
Exceptional
51 reviews
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A courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by ornate architectural details and greenery.
Hotel Grano de Oro
9.6
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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A restaurant with yellow walls, blue chairs, and a variety of plants. Tables are set with plates and cutlery.
Hotel Casa 69
9.4
Exceptional
325 reviews
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A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.2
Wonderful
870 reviews
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Top Plaza de la Cultura Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property! The building and grounds were spotless and beautifully maintained. What made our stay truly special was the staff. Everyone we met was kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, making us feel right at home. We had a wonderful experience and would happily recommend this property."
VALERIE 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"Un bien belle place."
Alexandre 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hotel Presidente
Hotel Santo Tomás

Hotel Santo Tomás

10/10 Excellent
"Great."
Julio Alejandro 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Santo Tomás
Hotel Cultura Plaza

Hotel Cultura Plaza

8/10 Good
"Clean room, AC, and toiletries. Room was exactly as advised. Receptionist available 24/7, location is perfect. Near everything in San Jose. Would stay here again. Breakfast was included but we didn’t get a chance to try it bc we left early both mornings we were there. WiFi didn’t work for the most part in the room, while we were there, besides that, everything else was fine!"
Jesse 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

10/10 Excellent
"Todo estuvo excelente."
Erick 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean place"
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hotel Colonial
San José Downtown Suites

San José Downtown Suites

8/10 Good
"Really nice staff at front desk. Quite hard to find the hotel as no sign outside."
Anastasia 3-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
San José Downtown Suites
Balmoral Suites

Balmoral Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was amazing! Clean and awesome staff!"
Jose 3-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Balmoral Suites

Other attractions near Plaza de la Cultura

An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.

National Theater of Costa Rica

9.0/10 (1,207 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.

San Jose Cathedral

8.8/10 (774 reviews)
After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
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A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.

Morazan Park

8.6/10 (937 reviews)
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.

Central Park

8.8/10 (1,177 reviews)
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Pre-Colombian Gold Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pre-Colombian Gold Museum in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
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Casino Fiesta

Why not try your luck with a visit to Casino Fiesta during your time in San José?
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Municipal Crafts Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Municipal Crafts Market during your trip to San José.
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Melico Salazar Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can enjoy a show at Melico Salazar Theatre during your stay in San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de la Cultura?
Plaza de la Cultura is located in a vibrant area of San José known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 189 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Plaza de la Cultura?
Adjacent to Plaza de la Cultura, Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Presidente and Hotel Castillo.
How many hotels will I find close to Plaza de la Cultura?
Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza de la Cultura.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de la Cultura, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Plaza de la Cultura.
What can I see and do near Plaza de la Cultura?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica, Museum of Costa Rican Art or La Salle Natural Science Museum. You can enjoy live performances at National Theater of Costa Rica and Melico Salazar Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Morazan Park, Central Park and Sabana Park.
How can I get to Plaza de la Cultura?
If you're taking a train into town, San Jose Viquez Square Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station are the closest stops to Catedral. There might not be many public transport choices near to Plaza de la Cultura so consider renting a car to see more of the area.